Chopped Pickles

Chopped pickles are pieces of pickled cucumbers, typically dill pickles. Cucumbers are preserved in a brine of salt, vinegar, and spices, which pickles them and gives them their characteristic sour flavor and firm texture.

Chopped pickles add a tangy, salty, and slightly sweet flavor to foods. They are often used as a condiment or ingredient in salad dressings, tartar sauce, relish, and as a topping for sandwiches and burgers.

Chopped pickles are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. The high sodium content in some pickles may be a concern for individuals monitoring their salt intake. JECFA has evaluated pickles and determined they are safe for consumption.